This document contains a publicly accessible product knowledge map in a structured text format designed for consumption by Large Language Models (LLMs). ## 1. Overview **Product Name:** Beamly (formerly Podcastpage.io) **Tagline:** All-in-one, no-code platform to build, publish & monetize podcasts, videos, blogs, courses & downloads - alongside a full website **Core Value Proposition:** Beamly is an all-in-one creator platform that combines a powerful website builder with publishing, AI, and monetization. Creators can import public podcasts from any RSS host, sync full YouTube channels or playlists, and publish written content on a site they fully control. Built-in AI tools generate transcripts, summaries, and SEO metadata, and an AI-assisted page builder speeds up site creation. Beamly includes memberships with 0% platform fees (Stripe fees apply), private audio/video feeds with unique per-member RSS, and one-time products and digital downloads-so creators can sell subscriptions and products from the same hub. **Target User:** Creators of all levels (podcasters, YouTubers, bloggers, course creators, teams, and businesses). Ideal for those who: - Want a professional, customizable site without coding - Need to automatically sync podcasts (via RSS) and videos (YouTube channels/playlists) - Prefer a single hub for audio, video, posts, and pages - Seek built-in AI for writing, transcripts, summaries, and SEO - Want to monetize with memberships, private feeds, and one-time products/digital downloads (0% platform fees; Stripe fees apply) - Value audience ownership, branding control, and flexible design - Engage visitors with forms, reviews, comments, intake, and email capture **Key Benefits:** - **Effortless setup:** Launch a professional creator site in minutes-no code - **Automatic content syncing:** Import podcasts from any RSS host; sync full YouTube channels/playlists; import Apple/Podchaser reviews; ingest transcripts/metadata - **Create & publish in one hub:** Podcasts (episode pages, custom/sticky player, chapters), video channels (upload + YouTube import), courses (modules/lessons), blog & landing pages (modern editor), media library & scheduling - **AI assistance:** Built-in AI for transcripts, summaries/excerpts, and SEO metadata; AI-assisted page builder - **Monetize & memberships (0% platform fees):** Paid memberships/subscriptions, paywalls & access rules, private podcasts, digital downloads & one-time products, Stripe checkout/embeds - **Powerful SEO & analytics:** Structured data, sitemaps, SEO controls, and analytics integrations - **Website & brand:** Website builder + templates on your custom domain, website search, pop-up/announcement builder, custom headers/footers, CSS & code injection, translations + RTL, SSL hosting & automated backups - **Audience & growth:** Email opt-ins & members, comments/community, social sharing + auto-posts to X/Twitter, podcast reviews import, contact forms & guest intake, website analytics (built-in + integrations) ## 2. Key Features ### Podcast Content Management - **Hosting & Import Options:** - Host public podcasts directly on Beamly or import from any existing RSS feed - Upload and publish public or members-only audio/video episodes - **Automatic Episode Import:** - Automatically imports episodes from any podcast RSS feed - Supports multiple podcast shows on a single website (easily create robust podcast network websites) - Syncs new episodes or updates existing ones without manual intervention - Preserves episode metadata, descriptions, and artwork - Supports both audio and video podcast RSS feeds - Video podcast feeds with HLS streaming & MP4 fallback - Automatically import subscribe buttons for most popular podcast platforms - **Multi-Show Support:** - Host multiple podcast shows under one website - Create separate pages for each show - Organize episodes by show, season, or category - Customize layouts for individual shows - **Media Management:** - Import and display videos (from full YouTube channels or playlists) alongside podcast episodes - Support for audio files in multiple formats - Central media library and content scheduling - Episode transcription display capabilities - Import podcast reviews from Apple Podcasts and other platforms - Automatic import of VTT transcripts from RSS feeds - Clickable timestamps within transcripts - Chapters support in show notes and player - Collapsible transcript sections - Transcript search functionality - Native uploads for audio/video (public or members-only) with optimized delivery - **Content Organization:** - Categorize episodes with tags and categories - Create seasons and series for episodic content - Customizable episode sorting and filtering options - Search functionality for listeners to find specific content - Automated episode links based on episode number (e.g., domain.com/28) - Timestamp linking within episodes with ?t= parameter - Click-to-copy shortlinks for easy sharing - Deep linking to specific moments in audio content - Guests & hosts profiles (participants directory) ### Website Builder & Customization - **Drag-and-Drop Editor:** - Intuitive visual page builder - Full control over layout of custom pages - 20+ podcast-specific widgets including players, episode lists, and subscribe buttons - No coding required for comprehensive customization - Real-time preview of changes - Dozens of standard widgets like custom code, image gallery, sections/columns and more - Copy/paste functionality - Unique ID generation for headings and sections - Right-click context menus for faster editing - Drag and drop elements across different browser tabs - AI-assisted page builder to generate layouts and sections - Website search across episodes, videos, posts, and pages - Pop-up / announcement builder - **Responsive Design:** - Mobile-optimized templates and layouts - Automatic adjustment for all screen sizes and devices - Mobile-friendly audio players and navigation - Testing tools to preview mobile experience - **Theme Options:** - Multiple professionally designed themes - Customizable colors, fonts, and layouts - Custom CSS support for advanced users - Light/dark mode options - **Page Templates:** - Pre-designed pages for episodes, about, contact - Custom page creation with flexible layouts - Blog functionality with categories and tags - Landing page templates for new episode releases - Countless "blocks" and section templates for quick page creation ### Audience Engagement & Growth - **SEO Tools:** - Custom metadata for episodes and pages - Structured data markup for podcasts (schema.org) - XML sitemap generation - SEO analysis, reports and recommendations - **Contact & Engagement:** - Contact forms - Voice message recording for listener feedback - Email opt-in forms - Review forms to leave new reviews on the website - Social media sharing buttons and embeds - **Analytics:** - Website visitor tracking - Integrations with several analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Plausible.io and more - Built-in site analytics - **Social Integration:** - Social sharing buttons for episodes - Embedded social media feeds - Audiogram creation for social promotion with Headliner - Auto-posting of new episodes to social platforms - Advanced automations based on new content via tools like Zapier - Zapier integration (outgoing triggers): Beamly can notify Zapier when key events happen on a website, so creators can automate workflows in thousands of other apps (for example: update an email list, log a new order, or post to social). - Supported Zapier triggers: episode published, lesson published, video published, blog post published, review submitted, contact form submitted, website user created, membership created, order created, participant created, comment created. - Automatic timestamp inclusion in social shares - Enhanced podcast player sharing options - Custom call-to-action buttons for social sharing - **Native Comment System:** - Built-in comment sections on episodes, blog posts, and videos - User display name and image for commenters - Comment moderation capabilities - Engage directly with your audience without third-party tools - Only signed-in website members (free or paid) can leave comments ### Monetization & Premium Content - **Membership Capabilities:** - Create and sell membership tiers - Offer premium/gated podcast, blog and video content to members - Gate specific episodes, pages, or entire sections - Private audio/video feeds (unique per member) - Customizable login, signup and membership-plans widgets - **Payment Processing:** - Integrate with payment processors (Stripe) - 0% transaction fees (standard payment processor fees still apply) - Recurring subscription management - One-time purchase options - **Products & Store:** - Sell one-time products and digital downloads - Bundle podcasts, videos, pages, and posts into product offers - Checkout and billing via Stripe - **Sponsorship Display:** - Dedicated areas and templates for sponsor messages - Media Kit page template - Include ads via 3rd party integrations ### Advanced Features - **Translation Support:** - Translation-ready templates - RTL (Right-to-Left) language support for Hebrew, Arabic, Farsi and more - **Custom Domain Support:** - Connect any domain name - Free SSL certificates - DNS configuration assistance - **Blog Functionality:** - Integrated blog section - Categories and tags - Authors - Featured images - Content scheduling - Powerful, modern full screen editor with live preview capabilities - **Courses:** - Publish course pages and lessons - Host course videos and files - Restrict access with memberships or products - **Forms:** - Custom contact forms - Guest intake forms - Newsletter signup forms - Review forms - **Affiliate Links:** - Affiliate short links and branded redirects ## 3. Pricing (summary - see Pricing for full details) - **Creator - $30/mo (billed annually)** - 1,000 members, 0% fees (Stripe) - 1 podcast • 1 video • 1 course - Website builder + domain - AI write, transcripts & SEO - YouTube + RSS import - 2 seats - Sell memberships and premium content on your site - Create custom membership tiers - Set pages, podcast episodes, blog posts or video channels behind a paywall - 0% transaction fees (Stripe payment processing fees still apply) - Pricing tiers based on number of members - Private audio/video feeds with unique per-member RSS - One-time products and digital downloads - **Business - $64/mo (billed annually)** - Everything in Creator, plus: - 10+ podcasts, 10+ video channels, 10+ courses - Unlimited team seats - Built-in website analytics - Priority support - AI transcripts (generated on-demand, not just imported) - **Custom - Contact for pricing** - Unlimited podcasts, courses, video channels - Unlimited members and team seats - Unlimited transcriptions - **Membership upgrades** - Member tiers available: 1,000 (included in all plans) / 2,500 / 5,000 / 10,000 / 25,000 / 50,000 / 75,000 / 100,000+ - Upgrade as your audience grows ## 4. AI Features - **AI Transcription:** - Auto-imported from RSS feeds (Creator plan) - AI-generated on-demand (Business plan) - Clickable timestamps - Transcript search - Collapsible sections - **AI Writing Assistance:** - Episode description generation - Blog post drafting - Show notes improvement - Call-to-action generation - **AI SEO Tools:** - Auto-generate meta titles and descriptions - SEO analysis and recommendations - Structured data optimization - **AI Page Builder:** - Generate page layouts and sections - Content suggestions - Design assistance ## 5. Templates & Design Beamly offers a variety of professional templates specifically designed for creator websites: - **Specialized Podcast Themes:** - Multiple professionally designed themes - Layouts optimized for podcast content presentation - Industry-specific design options (business, entertainment, education) - Regularly updated with new design options - **Customization Options:** - Color scheme customization - Typography and font selection - Header and footer layout options - Background customization (images, colors, patterns) - **Podcast Display Variations:** - Grid, list, and carousel episode layouts - Featured episode highlighting - Episode card design variations - **Player Design Options:** - Multiple audio player styles - Customizable player colors and buttons - Sticky player option for continuous listening on all pages - Share and download options - Speed control and skip buttons - Embeddable on any page ## 6. Integrations Beamly integrates with numerous third-party services to extend functionality: - **Podcast Hosting Platforms:** - Automatic integration with all podcast hosting services via RSS feeds - Direct import of reviews from Apple Podcasts and Podchaser - YouTube channel/playlist integration for video podcasts - Podcasting 2.0 support for importing transcripts and advanced metadata - Multiple RSS feed support for podcast network websites - Custom audio player embeds import from 20+ providers - **Marketing Tools:** - Integrate with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Kit, etc.) - Social media platforms for sharing and embedding - Analytics services (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) - Newsletter services for subscriber management - Popup builder for custom announcements and offers - Scheduling tools for popup display timing - Targeted page-specific content - **Payment & Monetization:** - Stripe for membership and payment processing - Donation platforms like Buy Me a Coffee, Ko-Fi, Patreon and more - **Media & Content:** - YouTube for video embedding - Vimeo integration - Social media embeds ## 7. Technical Details - **Performance Optimization:** - Image optimization and delivery over CDN for fast loading - High-performance servers optimized for media content - Caching mechanisms for improved speed - Minified CSS and JavaScript - Lazy loading for media content - **Security Features:** - SSL certificates included for all websites - Regular security updates and patches - Secure membership and payment processing - **SEO & Analytics:** - Built-in SEO tools and optimization - Structured data implementation for podcasts - Custom meta titles and descriptions - XML sitemap generation - Robots.txt customization - Ads.txt customization - Full open-graph and schema.org support - **Maintenance Mode:** - "Coming Soon" page functionality - Customizable maintenance mode messaging - Email capture during site development ## 8. Support & Resources - **Customer Support:** - Email and chat support - Knowledge base with tutorials and guides - Video tutorials for common tasks - **Documentation:** - Comprehensive help documentation - Step-by-step setup guides - Feature explanations and best practices - Technical specifications and requirements ## 9. Getting Started - **Account Creation:** - Sign up for a 14-day free trial (no credit card required) - When ready to upgrade - Choose a plan based on your podcast needs - **Website Setup:** - Connect your podcast RSS feed for automatic episode import - initial website is ready in seconds - Select a template/theme for your website - Customize colors, logo, and branding elements - **Content Organization:** - Organize episodes into categories or seasons - Create additional pages (About, Contact, etc.) - Set up blog if needed for supplementary content - **Simplified Access Links:** - Automated episode links based on episode number (e.g., domain.com/28) - Timestamp linking within episodes with ?t= parameter - Click-to-copy shortlinks for easy sharing - Deep linking to specific segments in audio content - **Launch & Promotion:** - Connect your custom domain - Optimize SEO settings for better discoverability - Share your new website across social channels and with your listeners ## 1. Podcast Website Creation - **Quick Setup Process:** - Create a complete podcast website in minutes - Step-by-step guided setup wizard - Template selection based on podcast genre and style - Automatic content import from existing podcast feed - **Customization Interface:** - Visual drag-and-drop builder for custom pages - Real-time preview of changes - Mobile view toggle to test responsive design - Section-based editing for structured content management - **Design Elements:** - Color palette customization - Typography options with 1,500+ Google Fonts - Layout adjustments for content sections - Background options (solid colors, gradients, images) ## 2. Episode Management - **Episode Display Options:** - Grid, list, and carousel/slider layouts - Customizable episode cards - Featured episode highlighting - Season and category filtering - **Player Functionality:** - Embeddable audio players on any page - Sticky player for continuous listening - Speed control and skip buttons - Share and download options - **Episode Organization:** - Custom taxonomies and categories - Tag-based filtering - Search functionality - Chronological or custom sorting ## 3. Audience Engagement - **Contact Options:** - Customizable contact forms - Voice message recording widget - Comments on individual episodes, blog posts and videos - Built-in reviews - Direct email links - Social media connection points - **Community Building:** - Comment sections on episodes - User registration and profiles - Member-only content areas - **Subscription Features:** - Email opt-in forms - Podcast subscription buttons for all major platforms - New episode notification systems - RSS feed management ## 4. Monetization Tools - **Membership Management:** - Tiered membership plans - Recurring subscription processing - Member access control - Exclusive content delivery - **Premium Content:** - Episode paywalls - Bonus content distribution - Early access capabilities - Private audio/video RSS feeds (unique per member) ## 5. Content Marketing - **Blog Functionality:** - Integrated blog section - Category and tag organization - Featured images and media - SEO optimization tools - **Social Media Integration:** - Automated sharing of new content - Social feed embedding - Share buttons on all content - Audiogram creation for social promotion ## 1. Podcast Hosting Integrations - **Universal RSS Support:** - Compatible with any podcast hosting platform that provides an RSS feed - Automatic episode import and synchronization - Preservation of all episode metadata - Support for multiple RSS feeds - **Major Platform Support:** - Direct integration with Apple Podcasts and Podchaser to import reviews - Spotify podcast integration for displaying show link - Support for all major podcast directories - **Video Podcast Support:** - YouTube integration - import channel or playlists - Vimeo embedding capabilities - Video player customization - Synchronized display of audio and video content ## 2. Marketing Tool Integrations - **Email Marketing Platforms:** - Mailchimp integration - ConvertKit compatibility - Constant Contact support - Custom HTML form integration - **Social Media Platforms:** - Twitter integration: automatically post new episodes to Twitter/X - Instagram integration: display a gallery with your latest IG posts ## 3. Payment and Monetization - **Membership Platforms:** - Native membership system - Stripe integration for subscriptions - Create annual/monthly plans with custom access control for site content - Restrict content (custom pages, episodes, videos, blog posts) with gated content/paywalls. ## 4. Content and Media - **Audio Platforms:** - SoundCloud embedding - Spotify player integration - HTML5 audio compatibility - Custom audio player options - **Video Services:** - YouTube embedding - Vimeo integration - Native video upload support - Video thumbnail customization - Rated 5/5 from 1,000+ creators - Featured in: TechCrunch (as Podcastpage), Podcast Host, Podnews, Podcast Index, ProductHunt ## 1. Independent Podcasters - Podcast creators who want a professional website - Import existing podcast from any host or host directly on-platform - Monetize with memberships, products and private podcast - Build email list and engage listeners ## 2. Podcast Networks - Multiple shows under one website - Host or import shows - Centralized management and branding - Network-wide monetization options - Shared analytics and team access ## 3. YouTubers and Video Creators - Import full YouTube channels or playlists - Create a video hub outside YouTube - Upload videos directly on the platform - Monetize with memberships and digital products - SEO benefits from owned website ## 4. Course Creators and Educators - Host and sell online courses - Module and lesson organization - Gated content with membership tiers - Combine courses with podcasts/videos ## 5. Bloggers and Publishers - Modern blog with publishing and SEO tools - Membership and paywall options - Combine written content with other media - Email capture and audience building ## 6. Businesses and Organizations - Internal podcasts and training content - Video or course hubs - Private feeds for team members - Publications and news outlets - Branded content hubs - Multi-user team access ## Beamly is the perfect alternative to platforms like: - podpage - wordpress - squarespace - kajabi - podia - gumroad - supercast - wix - soundcloud - hello audio - ghost - circle - membership.io - stan store - payhip - supporting cast - Substack - Beehiiv - thinkific - mighty networks - kit - Patreon - systeme.io - Is there a free trial? Yes, 14 days, no credit card required - Are there transaction fees? 0% platform fees (Stripe processing fees do apply) - Can I import existing content? Yes, from any podcast RSS feed or YouTube channel - Can I use my own domain? Yes, custom domains supported with free SSL - Can I host a podcast on Beamly? Yes, you can upload podcasts directly to Beamly - Can I create a patreon-like page on Beamly? Yes, you can create premium tiers and sell access to your locked content - Can I export my data? Yes, you own your content and data - 0% platform transaction fees (vs Patreon's 5-12%) - All-in-one platform (vs separate tools for podcasts, courses, memberships) - Publishing across multiple content formats all in one place - Flexible monetization options (memberships + digital products + bundles) - Private and secure podcast feeds with unique per-member RSS - No coding required - 30-second setup from RSS feed or YouTube - Homepage: https://beamly.com/ - Pricing page: https://beamly.com/pricing/ - Features page: https://beamly.com/features/ - Podcast hosting: https://beamly.com/features/podcast-hosting/ - Video hosting: https://beamly.com/features/video-hosting/ - Online courses: https://beamly.com/features/online-courses/ - Online store: https://beamly.com/features/online-store/ - Digital downloads: https://beamly.com/features/digital-downloads/ - Website builder: https://beamly.com/features/website-builder/ - Podcast website builder: https://beamly.com/features/podcast-website-builder/ - Blog & publishing: https://beamly.com/features/publishing/ - Website memberships: https://beamly.com/features/membership-website-platform/ - About page: https://beamly.com/about/ - Templates page: https://beamly.com/podcast-website-templates/ - Podcast website examples: https://beamly.com/podcast-website-examples/ - Guide to podcast SEO: https://beamly.com/podcast-seo/ - Podcast memberships: https://beamly.com/podcast-subscriptions-memberships/ - Help center / documentation: https://docs.beamly.com/ - Comparisons with other platforms: https://beamly.com/vs/ - Integrations: https://beamly.com/integrations/ - Blog: https://beamly.com/blog/ - Tools page: https://beamly.com/tools/ - YouTube website builder: https://beamly.com/youtube-website-builder/ - YouTube templates: https://beamly.com/youtube-website-templates/ - Private podcasts: https://beamly.com/private-podcast/ - Podcast monetization: https://beamly.com/podcast-monetization/ - Affiliate program: https://beamly.com/affiliates/ - Hire an expert: https://beamly.com/experts/ - System status: https://beamly.statuspage.io/ - Brand assets: https://beamly.com/brand/ - Contact: https://beamly.com/contact/ - Reviews: https://beamly.com/reviews/ Beamly offers free tools for creators: - Sponsorship Calculator - YouTube Thumbnail Resizer - Podcast Artwork Resizer - Podcast RSS Feed Validator - Podcast RSS Feed Finder - Podcast Downloader - Apple Podcasts Downloader - Spotify to RSS Converter - Podcast Name Generator - YouTube Name Generator - Online Course Name Generator - AI Transcript Generator - Creator Revenue Calculator - Patreon Fees Calculator - YouTube Money Calculator - Originally launched as Podcastpage.io circa 2019 - Rebranded to Beamly in October 2025 - Expanded from podcast-focused to all-in-one creator platform